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DVD player operation
The DVD player can play audio CDs, DVD video discs, CD
texts, dtsCDs and video CDs.
For appropriate discs for this player, see “Car audio/video
system operating hints” on page 289.
The DVD player works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
To turn on the DVD player, a disc must be loaded in the player.
To turn off the player, eject the disc.
(a) Inserting the disc
1. Push the center of the rear console box lid.
2. Push this button to open the cover.
3. Pull the lid forward to pen the DVD player.

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4. Insert a disc with the label side backward and close the
lid.
The player is intended for the use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
If the label faces down, the disc cannot be played. In this case,
“DISC CHECK” appears on the screen.
If a disc which is not playable is inserted, “DISC CHECK” will
also appear on the screen. For appropriate discs for this
player, see “Car audio/video system operating hints” on page
289.The indicator light turns on while the disc is loaded.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the console box closed
while driving.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the DVD
player. Do not insert anything other than a disc into the
slot.
5. Close the cover and console box.

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Pull
the lid forward to open the DVD player. Push the disc
eject button to eject a disc.NOTICE
Do not place anything on the opened cover. It could
damage the cover.

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(c) Selecting the DVD mode

1 Controller button2 Mode selection screen
To select the DVD mode, push the “DVD” button on the
controller.
You can also select the DVD mode on the mode selection
screen mentioned above.
“DVD” appears on the screen.
The “DVD Hint!” screen appears when the DVD mode is
first selected after you turn the ignition key to the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
Push the “OK” switch when you read the message.

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The DVD player can be operated with the controller
buttons directly.
The player can also be operated with the switches on the
screen.
To operate the switches on the screen, select the switch by the
joy stick and push the “ENT” button. You cannot select the
switches on the screen by touching them directly.
When the switch is selected by the joy stick, the outline of the
switch
changes to blue. Push the “ENT” button, and the switch
will be highlighted in green.

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(e) Turning the operation switches on and off
To turn on the operation switches, push the “CURSOR”
button on the controller.

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1Top page (DVD video operation switch)
2Second page (DVD video operation switch)
3Top page (DVD audio operation switch)
4Second page (DVD audio operation switch)
5Top page (video CD)
6Second page (video CD)
There are operation switches on the “Top Page” and
“Second Page” screens.
To change the screen, push the “Top Page” or “Second
Page” switch on the screen.
If “” appears on the screen when you select a switch,
it indicates that the switch cannot work.
 1 Controller button2 Screen switch
To turn off the switches on the screen, push the
“CURSOR” button on the controller once again or push
the “Hide Keys” on the screen.

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DVD video/DVD audio player operation
NOTE: The playback condition of some DVD video discs
may be determined by the DVD video software producer.
This DVD player plays discs as the software producer
intended. Therefore, some functions may not work
properly. Be sure to read the instruction manual for the
DVD video disc separately provided. For detailed
information about DVD video discs, see “DVD video disc
information” on page 283.
Precautions for DVD video discs
When recording on a DVD video, DVD audio, video CD or
audio tracks may not record in some cases while the menu is
displayed. As audio will not play in this case, verify that the
video tracks are playing and then activate playback.
The title/chapter number and playback time display may not
appear while playing back certain DVD video discs.
CAUTION
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at a
low volume to emphasize the impact of sound effects.
If you adjust the volume assuming that the
conversations represent the maximum volume level
available for the DVD, you may be startled by louder
sound effects or when you change to a different audio
source. Loud sounds may have a significant impact on
the human body or pose a driving hazard. Keep this in
mind when you adjust the volume.
(a) Turning the menu screen for the disc on or off
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DVD video: To turn on
the menu screen for the disc, push
the “Top Menu” or “Menu” switch on the screen, or the
“MENU” or “TOP MENU” button on the controller.
DVD audio: To turn on the menu screen for the disc, push
the “Top Menu” switch on the screen or the “TOP MENU”
button on the controller.
For the operation of the menu screen, see the separate manual
for the DVD disc.
To turn on the selecting switch, push the “” switch.
 1 Selecting switch on screen

2 Selecting switch off screen
To select the menu for the disc, push the “
”, “”, “” or
“
” switches on the screen. Push the “Enter” switch to
select the menu for the disc.
You can also select the menu for the disc by the joy stick
and the “ENT” button on the controller when the control
switches are not indicated on the screen.
Push the “Shift Keys” on the screen, and the switches (“
”,
“
”, “”, “”, “Enter” and “Shift Keys” switches) will move up
and down.
To turn off the switch, push the “OFF” switch on the screen. To
turn on the switch again, push the “ON” switch on the screen.
To return to the previous screen, push the “Back” switch on the
screen.